MSI Z77A-GD65 manual Copyright Notice

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Preface

Copyright Notice

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Revision

History

 

Revision

Revision History

Date

V2.0

First release

2011/12

V2.1

Add PCIe x16 support table

2012/01

V2.2

Update specification

2012/02

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Contents Z77A-GD65 series MS-7751 v2.x MainboardCopyright Notice Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Bsmi EMI 聲明 Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Español Türkçe Contents Appendix a Realtek Audio Getting Started Packing Contents Optional AccessoriesAssembly Precautions ChapterMainboard Specifications Processor SupportForm Factor Connectors Quick Guide Connectors Reference Guide Back Panel Quick Guide LANLAN CPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPUCPU & Cooler Installation Page Mainboard Hook Mounting Screw Holes JPWR2 ATX 8-pin Power Connector Power SupplyJPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector Dual -Channel mode Population Rule MemoryInstalling Memory Modules Expansion Slots PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express SlotSingle Video Card Installation Video/ Graphics CardsAMD CrossFire Multi -GPU Technology Chapter Nvidia SLI Technology Choose this item Internal Connectors SATA1~8 Sata ConnectorCPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JAUD1 Front Panel Audio ConnectorJUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector JCI1 Chassis Intrusion ConnectorJTPM1 TPM Module connector JDLED3 Voice Genie Connector optionalJTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optional J13941 IEEE1394 Expansion ConnectorFV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector Vccp pinButtons OC1 OC Genie ButtonPOWER1 Power Button RESET1 Reset ButtonJumpers JBAT1 Clear Cmos JumperSwitch Multi Bios Switch Multi Bios SwitchDrMOSALARM LED LED Status IndicatorsCpuphase LEDs Debug LED Panel Page Bios Setup Overview Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot MenuEntering Boot device priority bar General Help OperationSub-Menu Settings System StatusAdvanced Pcie GEN3PEG Page Boot Save & ExitBios Setup Eist Page Chapter Page MEMORY-Z Page ECO Installing Winki BrowserUtilities Page Updating the Bios with Live Update Security Multi Bios auto update starting Flashing... XX% Page Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation for WindowsSoftware Configuration Software panel overviewAuto popup dialog Hardware Default Setting Ix a AppendBackpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram Intel RAID Introduction Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Ix B AppendXXX.X GB For RAID array by using the upper arrow Or down arrow Keys XXXX-XXXXXXXX Press Y key to accept the volume deletion XXXX-XXXXXXXX Recovery Volume Options Installing Driver Ix B Append Degraded RAID Array Main MenuIx B Append System Acceleration optional Ix B Append RST Synchronization optional Disk Port